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Frozen yogurt vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Frozen yogurt and American cheese

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc in American cheese is higher than in Frozen yogurt.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 95% more than Frozen yogurt.
  • Frozen yogurt contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
2
:
8
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Calcium +945%
Contains more Iron +37%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +620.2%
Contains more Zinc +789.3%
Contains more Copper +411.1%
Contains more Selenium +963.2%
Frozen yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 18% 8% 39% 14% 9% 8% 3% 0% 11%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Calcium +945%
Contains more Iron +37%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +620.2%
Contains more Zinc +789.3%
Contains more Copper +411.1%
Contains more Selenium +963.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
2
:
10
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +436.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.076
Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 3% 3% 10% 42% 2% 0% 10% 3% 9% 1%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +436.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.076

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
2
:
3
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Carbs +483.8%
Contains more Water +79.8%
Contains more Protein +504.3%
Contains more Fats +783.1%
Contains more Other +1028.3%
Frozen yogurt
3% 4% 22% 71%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Water: 71.2 g
Other: 0.6 g
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Carbs +483.8%
Contains more Water +79.8%
Contains more Protein +504.3%
Contains more Fats +783.1%
Contains more Other +1028.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
1
:
2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +735.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1186%
Frozen yogurt
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.326 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +735.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1186%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Frozen yogurt American cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frozen yogurt American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 21.6g 3.7g Frozen yogurt
Protein 3g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 3.6g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 21.6g 3.7g Frozen yogurt
Calories 127kcal 371kcal American cheese
Sugar 19.92g 2.26g American cheese
Calcium 100mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 0.46mg 0.63mg American cheese
Magnesium 10mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 89mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 156mg 132mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 63mg 1671mg Frozen yogurt
Zinc 0.28mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.009mg 0.046mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 1.9µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 176IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 3IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.015mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.076mg American cheese
Vitamin B5 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.054mg American cheese
Folate 4µg 8µg American cheese
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 13mg 100mg Frozen yogurt
Trans Fat 1.144g Frozen yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.326g 18.057g Frozen yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.986g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

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is better in case of low diet
Frozen yogurt American cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Frozen yogurt
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Frozen yogurt
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 1608mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168105/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.